... documenting the history of the University of Delaware
Past Commencements – Search
The database of commencement speakers can be browsed by year, speaker name, or institution and may be searched by speaker name. For convenience, the dates of operation of the different institutions that comprised the University of Delaware over time are provided in this table.
| Institution | Date of Operation |
|---|---|
| Newark College | 1833–1843 |
| Delaware College | 1843–1859 and 1870–1921 |
| Women’s College of Delaware | 1914–1945 |
| University of Delaware | 1921–present |